Our client, a well-established and highly respected construction industry leader is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Specialist to operate out of its Mississauga, ON offices. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules for construction projects across both pre-construction and construction phases. You will collaborate closely with project teams—including estimating, design, engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors—to ensure schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with contract and company requirements.
- Experience in building construction is essential.
- Please note that this position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
The Job:
Lead all project and development-phase scheduling activities, including planning, monitoring, Earned Value management, critical path analysis, cost loading, reporting, coordination with Commercial/Project Controls teams, and ensuring on-time completion of all schedules (Project Works + DPA Works).
Responsibilities from both PA & DPA:
- Prepare, review, and confirm Earned Value Management Plan and related calculations.
- Develop, manage, and maintain Project Works Schedules and DPA Works Schedules.
- Manage Construction Works Schedules.
- Maintain up-to-date, accurate schedules including cost data.
- Lead monitoring, analysis, and reporting of schedule status and Earned Value.
- Identify and determine the Critical Path, prioritize schedule activities, and recommend mitigation for delays.
- Ensure efficient resource utilization.
- Interface with the Contracting Authority regarding risks, schedule optimization, and time-saving opportunities.
- Perform schedule duration calculations (for both Project and DPA schedules).
- Conduct cost loading activities per applicable schedules (PA = Schedule 12; DPA = Schedule 7).
- Provide objective progress measurements tied to Earned Value, Cost Accounts, and Cost Management System.
- Participate in the Commercial Management Team and Project Controls Team.
- Analyze RFP documents (including drawings, specifications, and schedule-related requirements) to inform schedule development and develop preliminary and master project schedules in Primavera P6 / MS Project for use during bidding and planning phases.
- Implement standard scheduling practices including WBS structure, activity coding, naming conventions, and calendar settings.
- Ensure schedule durations and logic are validated by internal production databases, Superintendents, and subtrades.
- Update project schedules weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, incorporating as-built dates, short-term forecasting, and delay impacts.
- Perform on-site visits as needed to validate progress data and ensure accurate updates.
- Generate “look-ahead” schedules to support field operations and identify near-term issues.
- Track and document schedule impacts due to changes, delays, or unforeseen conditions. Identify, document, and analyze delays, performing Time Impact Analyses (TIA) as needed.
- Analyze project performance using earned value, float trends, KPIs, and schedule variance metrics.
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 10 years total experience, including 5+ years planning & scheduling in a lead role on complex design-build or P3 projects
- 8+ years of Primavera P6 experience
- Demonstrated experience developing Primavera P6 schedules for complex projects
- Previous Infrastructure Ontario project experience is ideal
- Experience with collaborative delivery models (e.g., IPD, progressive design-build, Alliance, etc.)
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
- Deep understanding of construction sequencing, critical path method (CPM), and project lifecycle stages.
- Familiar with ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) construction techniques.
- Hands-on experience in roles such as Trades, Coordinator, Field Engineer, Superintendent, or similar is an asset.
Required Certifications (at least one):
- PMI-SP – Project Schedule Professional
- PMP – Project Management Professional
- PSP – Planning & Scheduling Professional
- EVP – Earned Value Professional
This job has been posted due to a vacancy within our client company.
In accordance with the Employment Standards Act’s (ESA) transparency requirements, Shadrach Consulting will provide a status update only to those candidates who are formally interviewed (this does not include pre-screening) by us or by our client within 45 days of the date of the last interview.
We are proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, we will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant’s disability-related needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Have you previously held or do you currently hold a Secret Level Security clearance issued by the Government of Canada?
- In addition to your resume, please upload/include a list of your projects including: project name, location, size, cost and any details you feel are relevant. Please do not list your projects here. Please include them in your resume or upload a separate PDF with your resume.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Primavera P6: 8 years (preferred)
- developing Primavera P6 schedules: 5 years (preferred)
- Planning & scheduling on complex design-build or P3 projects : 10 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- PMI-SP, PMP, PSP and/or EVP (at least one) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
